BirchPress Scheduler vs Zoho Bookings
BirchPress Scheduler
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Zoho Bookings
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| Figure | BirchPress Scheduler | Zoho Bookings |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.25/mo | $8/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Spec score · Appointment Scheduling Software | 8.2 (#49) | 9.2 (#5) |
| Automated reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Booking pages | Yes | Users can share booking links or embed a booking widget on their websites. |
| Calendar sync | The maker says it syncs appointments and availability with Google, iCal, iPhone, Android, and Outlook calendars. | Two-way sync is available for Google and Outlook calendars to avoid double-bookings. |
| Free plan | Yes | A forever-free plan is available for one user with core scheduling features. |
| Group booking | Yes | Yes |
| Payment collection | Yes | Yes |
Plans
BirchPress Scheduler
- Personal$99 a month
- Business$199 a month
- Business+$249 a month
- Free EditionFree
- Personal$99 a year
- Business$199 a year
- Business+$249 a year
Zoho Bookings
- FreeFree
- Basic$8 a month
- Premium$12 a month
- Forever Free PlanFree
- FLEX PlanPriced on request
In their own words
BirchPress Scheduler
BirchPress Scheduler has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Zoho Bookings
Zoho Bookings schedules appointments and other event types, including one-on-one, group, collective, and resource-based bookings. It provides booking pages, payment collection, round-robin scheduling, automated reminders, and two-way synchronization with Google and Outlook calendars. Teams can be managed with roles and permissions, while workspaces organize event types by location or department. Custom workflows can automate email and SMS communication, CRM updates, and invoice creation. Payments can be collected through Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, and other major providers. Browser access and mobile apps for iOS and Android are available. The forever-free plan is for one user and includes one event type and workspace, online meetings, reminders, and two-way calendar sync. Paid plans start at $6 per user per month with annual billing, and the premium trial lasts 15 days without requiring card details. Zoho says plans can be canceled at any time without penalties or further charges and states that Bookings is GDPR compliant.